Quality Assurance Manager
| Company: | Octavius Infrastructure Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | SW1E 6QP |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Dec 2026 |
Summary
We are recruiting for a Quality Assurance Manager to join us here at Octavius.
We are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK.
You'll be working on….Are you passionate about quality and continuous improvement? Do you enjoy working with project teams to turn quality requirements into practical improvements?
You'll work across our North West & Central, Eastern Route Partnership and Southern Enhancements frameworks, supporting our teams to deliver consistently high standards of quality.
-Supporting and improving project Quality Management Systems.
-Planning and delivering quality audits and supporting the close-out of actions.
-Supporting non-conformances, root cause analysis and lessons learned.
-Providing practical quality advice, coaching and training to project teams.
-Monitoring quality performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
You'll recieveWe offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday). You'll also have access to Hybrid working where possible, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.
About you….Can you influence others and help make quality part of how projects are delivered, rather than simply a compliance exercise?
You'll be a confident communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with project teams and bringing people with you.
-A practical and collaborative approach.
-Strong communication and influencing skills.
-Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
-A passion for continuous improvement and sharing best practice.
You'll bring…Perhaps you've developed your quality experience in Rail, or could your experience from another major infrastructure environment transfer to our projects?
-Quality management experience within Rail or a comparable infrastructure environment, such as highways, civil engineering or construction.
-A good understanding of Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001.
-Experience of audits, non-conformance management and continuous improvement.
-A relevant Quality, Engineering or Construction Management qualification, or equivalent experience.
-Rail standards, Procore, Internal Auditor or Lean Six Sigma experience would be advantageous.
Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.
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